Christian Life Academy of Early Learning
Christian Life Academy of Early Learning is a certified child care center in Bensalem, PA, with capacity for 234 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 17 centers in Bensalem and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, chipped white paint was observed on the bathroom door in the Preschool B classroom.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, the handwashing signs posted throughout the facility did not include the required phrasing of "before eating and after toileting", indicating when child and staff hands must be washed.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, the health report on file for child #1 did not have statements answered by the physician regarding if the child is able to participate in child care and free from contagious or communicable diseases, and if the child has received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, a lunch brought from a child's home was observed in the cubby in the Toddler B room and had potentially hazardous food such as fresh fruit and French toast requiring refrigeration.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the hot water temperature in the Toddler B classroom measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit and the hot water temperature in the Toddler C classroom measured at 116 degrees Fahrenheit, using a digital thermometer.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the refrigerators in the Pre-School C classroom and the Pre-K A classroom were not maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the file for child #1 and #2 had health reports that were more than 12 months old.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, charging ports, that were not in use and not covered, were observed in the Toddler B and Pre-K B rooms and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, a Pothos plant was observed in the Pre-School C classroom.
Facility staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire as required.
During the onsite inspection on 5/18/2023, Certification Representative observed peeling paint on the outdoor railing and door.
Facility staff #2 did not have the required pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Facility staff #3 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.
During an unannounced inspection on 7/1/2022, Certification Representative observed staff and children playing in an area on the side of the building that did not have fencing or barriers to restrict children from unsafe areas such as the parking lot and a nearby street.
The FBI clearance in the record for facility staff #1 was dated 2/24/2017 and was over 60 months old.
The written record for the fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical locations of each drill.
Facility staff #2 did not Pediatric First-aid and CPR training within the first 90 days of hire.
The agreement for facility child #1 did not specify the names of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for facility child #2 did not list the addresses of all the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms for the children were not update in the classrooms where children were receiving care.
On 2/24/2022 facility staff #1 used physical technique of restricting facility child #1's movements and confining child on staff's lap by placing the staff's legs over the child's legs for approximately one minute while trying to soothe a child who was having a behavior outburst. The use of any restraint that is meant to restrict a child's movement is not permitted in a child care facility.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $62.00 | $48.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Christian Life Academy of Early Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 12, 2023 (background checks): “Facility staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire as required.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christian Life Academy of Early Learning?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Christian Life Academy of Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 3, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Christian Life Academy of Early Learning compare with other daycares in Bensalem?
It is #13 of 17 centers in Bensalem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christian Life Academy of Early Learning last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Christian Life Academy of Early Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool, $62.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Christian Life Academy of Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christian Life Center of the Assemblies.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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